Franklin's Tower - Slightly Stoopid (Grateful Dead Cover) (ft. Bob Weir & Karl Denson)

Official live performance of Slightly Stoopid with Bob Weir & Karl Denson covering "Franklin's Tower" by Grateful Dead, from Slightly Stoopid & Friends "Live at Roberto's TRI Studios 2" webcast recorded live on 4/21/16 in San Rafael, CA.
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About Slightly Stoopid:
As a musical brotherhood since 1995, Slightly Stoopid, led by the vastly versatile duo of Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald, has expanded its fusion of rock, reggae, acoustic soul, hip hop, heavy metal, and punk rock, and achieved artistic freedom and commercial success while subscribing to their own DIY ethos. In the process, the talented collective has grown both onstage - from their original trio to a seven-piece ensemble - and as the generational forebearer of an immensely growing subculture and lifestyle movement.
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[@OrchChops42]

Horn section absolutely slays this!!!

[@GratefulforFreePress]

Hard Boiled Egg69 slightly stoopid got some of the tastiest horn riffs I ever heard 👌🏼

[@JK-vc7ie]

Gizmo Official 100%

[@BeyondDescription5]

For sure, they did it justice

[@williamlegare8751]

🎉#FACTS

[@ojanderson776]

Most Dead covers don't measure up to what the band could do. This was excellent.

[@GratefulforFreePress]

OJ Anderson well it’s hard not to jam well with Bobby in the room, I’m sure his aura just sleeps into you as you play and you just let it flow 😍

[@mpeters220]

The horns blew the first time, Bob looked up and said 'Oh yea...this is real'

[@casseyeaton4497]

Yezzzzz

[@casseyeaton4497]

6767777777773333334

[@lightsoundalchemy5848]

Dead & Stoopid

[@ahighervibe4086]

Bob's like, "Whoahhhh.... slow 'er down a bit boys, whadaya think this is the 80's?"

[@craigtracy8470]

LMAO to right mate...

[@leftoverwaddlin4245]

😂😂😂

[@noralaporta8076]

You're the cutest!!!😂 Love!!!

[@stonyvibezmusic]

This is the best comment here!!!!

[@coryintexity408]

😂

[@thegreenman2806]

Bobby killed it in that intro solo, usually you never notice how good of a guitarist he is since he's just a rhythm guitarist but i thought he was killer in this

[@benhelmuth9129]

The Green Man "just a rhythm guitarist" smh

[@charlesryan427]

(~):)

[@augustweir3435]

uh guys I've heard some good solos from bob...but this aint one of him. he's singing beautifully. he's got a be on a couple hits or something

[@supertravdoggy]

If you thought that Bob Weir was "Just the rhythm guitarist for the Grateful Dead" you weir not listening closely enough to the dead. Jerry did play most of the leads but bob played some of the most memorable ones, and most of the higher energy ones. To me, Jerry had more depth of feeling than just about anyone else ever, but i think bob was the psychedelic master. His approach to the guitar just screamed electric shimmering rainbow fire. He would get so into his vocal parts that i would think that he was gonna have a stroke, and he did, a stroke of genius. I have been listening to Slightly Stoopid the first album and if back then you told me that bob would be playing with them I would have slapped you silly. It just shows that good musicians will find each other.

[@jabastarmer]

Nan, hurt my heart to hear Bobby try and play lead on this. Sorry never been a big Bobby fan anyways.

[@steve6729]

This song has a special meaning for me. I was at college in Albany N.Y. I decided to trip for the first time. I was with a bunch of new acquaintances. One guy gets frustrated that no one is listening to him. We were all grooving on the Dead playing.on the stereo. All of a sudden I see him hold out his hand and and his eye is rolling around in his hand. I look up and see his empty eye socket with stuff dripping in the socket. I had no idea he had a glass eye, I thought he pulled his real eye out. I am in full tripping mode, some blotter called "Death On The Nile". I start to freak and shake for about 15 minutes uncontrollably. Then I hear the line "If your confused listen to the music play" This snapped me out of my freak out. I have always loved this song since that bizarre moment. Saw the Dead 50-60 times. Wish they were all still here and rockin out. May the four winds blow you safely home!

[@1wiilover802hater]

That’s a really fucked thing of him to do when people are tripping

[@steve6729]

@@1wiilover802hater He turned out to be a decent guy. He just had some issues. I might have too if I had a glass eye at his age. However you are correct that it was a fucked up thing to do when someone was tripping his face off.

[@pudermcgavin4462]

I listed to dark star orchestra at a festival first full trip and lost it. Layed on the ground staring at the stars. Lost track of time and swear to this day longest scarlet begonias ever played

[@alexcastro7339]

Ha ha ha....Cyclopes really freaked you out.... That's hilarious ...👽😎

[@steve6729]

@@alexcastro7339 Yes. I can laugh about it .... now.

[@triathlonSDhsp]

Bass Player is holding this thing down tight! Bobby sounded great on this epic track.

[@pikin2]

That's Kyle from slightly...hes also an amazing guitarist...Him and Myles do 50/50..and keep swapping the bass and guitar back and forth in all their live shows

[@kanesovey4130]

Kyle is a beast

[@austindanquer92]

Hell yeah

[@reneenapier8321]

Phenomenal ❤️❤️ I know this is 5 years old but Bobby's still got it!!! I stumbled across this today and I am absolutely OBSESSED!!

[@andyk9623]

I would love to see a tour with Bob Weir and Slightly Stoopid!

[@joeygold24]

this. 1000x this.

[@luisg1653]

Slightly Dead 😱

[@Landoniousiii]

Lockn bro!

[@jaycewilliams616]

Landon Barlow slightly stoopid isn't doing LOCKN? Or have I been reading the lineup wrong the past three months?

[@josephgoulet1565]

Faaaawk ya

[@michaelnichols9916]

The best version of frank ive heard in a really long time jerry would have dug it man

[@carguy4715]

I love Dead tunes (covers) with a horn section

[@b4lt1m0ron]

Words cannot describe how much I love this song and this edition of it

[@andrewfiscus4713]

I jam with it on my guitar every day. It is my breakfast!

[@rperkins723]

Bob is so generous with the vibe. In his head- let the music play forever, the music never stops. Like this band, groovin!

[@frankspeaches1026]

I came for Bobby and Karl D, but I think Ill check out this band now...

[@jimbittbitter3379]

Ya man do. SS has been around for many years. Started on Sublimes Skunk Records label in the 90's.

[@minationissapientiae9411]

closer to the sun

[@benjaminlaster3773]

if you like SS, check out some Stick Figure. saw them open for SS couple of years ago and became a fan.

[@lovablemonty]

Wiseman

[@skatedestroy1216]

you are missing out!!

[@3000Sunflowers]

"GOOD CLEAN AMERICAN FUN" - BOB WEIR

[@johnbowles5182]

AlijahWasHere kewl this is on fire

[@JA-px5rt]

more fun than a frog in a glass of milk

[@djlax90210]

freakin good vibes jam it

[@manfromanotherplace2918]

TheLastWahful absolutely!

[@kassidykilker5688]

This is a phenomenal! Karl's singing is stellar! Bobby is rocking it. This is my go to song. These guys rock. Definitely a bucket list to see them live.

[@bobweir5833]

Thank you for loving my aspirations🎶 have you been to any of my concert?

[@kassidykilker5688]

@@bobweir5833 yes! I've seen the Grateful Dead about 30 times between the years 89-95. Then I raised my family, became a teacher. I was blessed to see you with Dead and Company 3 times and I look forward to 3 this summer. Thank you so much for giving me such beautiful memories! You are amazing and I so appreciate you continuing to give your fans what they love. Peace and love to you and your family.

[@bobweir5833]

@@kassidykilker5688 That’s amazing.. Thanks for liking my aspiration and never giving up on my aspirations .I’m so pleased with the love and support you’ve showered on me that makes me feel really good.. if you’re okay with me adding you as my special fan?

[@kassidykilker5688]

@@bobweir5833 absolutely! I'm honored. I so look forward to seeing you gentlemen perform this Fall! I live in St. Louis and we got tickets for the show here and the weekend in Chicago. Please stay safe and enjoy. ❤

[@bobweir5833]

@@kassidykilker5688 That's nice send me your email📧 address so you would be added Asap

[@johnnyrabbitslaughing5761]

I followed the dead for many years! This brought joy to my soul and a tear to my eye. Very well done!

[@frankfitzpatrick4384]

Righteous Amen

[@VooDooWiLD67]

Fabulous fcking cover, start to finish. I love how relaxed Bob seems during the whole deal. Slightly has evolved into a killer jam band that gives the impression of very little effort. Bob is the Grateful influence here - Stoopid is the catalyst. I'm obviously biased, being a huge fan of both represented groups... but damnit this is good listening.

[@spacemomsdaughter3549]

Bobby + brass = happy

[@jenniferbloh-michael8662]

You are not wrong !

[@neonsparky]

If doesn’t make one move nothing will

[@theoneandonlyravioli2985]

Such a great cover. I come back to this over and over. Love it. The fact slightly actually got Bob to play on it too makes it even better.

[@andrewflores6126]

Lol are you kidding me I’m serious but also kidding with you have you not known that along time running even before Jerry’ passed Bobby is will be and was famous of throwing in lead with his rythem

[@zedz2360]

the Horns brought this song home! What an incredible Jam

[@pzj2017]

Feeling those four winds.

[@flapjackid]

That is more than slightly good.

[@TheMc2599]

So much more energy than anything I’ve ever heard dead and co. Perform with their generally slow tempos. The horns and bass/drummer absolutely give this a boost! Also hilarious little scene with Bobby and Angelo of Fishbone just before they start playing.

[@samstern4483]

YO WHEN DID SLIGHTLY STOOPID BECOME A SICK JAM BAND?!?!? This might be better than Dead and Co. Bobby is high energy, Slightly’s got that Chronchitis sound w the horns and percussion. Beautiful keys, great vocals all around. Wow

[@derekfletcher8934]

I'd say it happened on the Chroncitis album. They definitely got a lot more jammy from that album onward.

[@odemu2074]

Your right on key Brother!

[@brandoncorynagley92388]

Better than dead? No lol

[@brandoncorynagley92388]

Good playing yes. Better no

[@paulbob9573]

Around the same time your mom told me I was too old for her.... I think it was like 13 or something? You do the math I hate school

[@cathiker]

Thumbs up if you can’t stop listening to this!

[@bobweir4872]

That’s amazing 🤩 Thanks for liking my aspiration and never giving up on my aspirations .I’m so pleased with the love and support you’ve showered on me that makes me feel really good..I hope you don’t stop listening to my song 🎧 🎵 how long have you been my fan ?

[@cathiker]

@@bobweir4872 I’ve been crankin’ all things Dead since the mid 90s. Great stuff man, much love!

[@bobweir4872]

@@cathiker That’s amazing 🤩 Thanks for liking my aspiration and never giving up on my aspirations .I’m so pleased with the love and support you’ve showered on me that makes me feel really good.. if you’re okay with me adding you as my special fan .. so we can talk so you can have the opportunity to talk to me privately here is my number or gmail .. you can send me a text [phone] or text me via email or hangouts [e-mail]

[@meganphelan7524]

I do not understand why anyone would ever dislike this????????

[@bobweir8598]

Hello thanks for your comments and support , your comment and support towards my music aspirations has brought me this far .. have you been to my concert before?

[@grtflmark]

......the horn treatment is SICK!

[@clarkmiranda1085]

Love this Cali vibe -all this musical mixture and hippie as a hacky sack

[@bobweir8598]

Thank you once again for listening to my music and never giving up on my music , if you don't mind me adding you to my special fans club where you can get updates on concerts and short conversation .. How long have you been my fan ??

[@patrickcleary2565]

awesome I love the smiles on miles and Kyle so pumped to be jamming with Bobby

[@Dhujdic]

I was PUMPED when SS opened up in Chico with this song. I may have been one of the few who knew they did a cover for it, so I went MAD CRAZY! Thanks for visiting Chico! Pleae come again soon!

[@bigbeartanner]

Dhujdic dude! They closed with this in Orange County so amazing.

[@Heisenberg_SC]

Kyle is unreal on that bass. My goodness he is a phenomenal musician

[@ptuffgong8504]

Heisenberg Bassists are often so unappreciated. When they often completely drive the song. The foundation. Kyle kills it. As Lesh does with the Grateful Dead.

[@codyagans1894]

@@ptuffgong8504 very well said!

[@viewmanification]

Truly unbelievable that this - like many epic creations - started as simply a jam session.

[@danielmick8579]

Bob looks great!!!

[@heatherwinkles2065]

Perfect end to my night of my 45th year on this planet! Jam on!!! What a beautiful collaboration!

[@heatherwinkles2065]

Revisiting 😍

[@heatherwinkles2065]

So my sister called me that night! Such an epic end to a drunken evening of feeling sorrowful on my 45th! So glad I found her on FB! There’s some blessings in social media!

[@truesupra2773]

Why is slightly stoopid so fucking GOOD!!!!!!!

[@atomeschisawesome]

this kicked ass! it's cool to see younger bands give a fresh take on the dead's music

[@christineschulze1782]

Woww Unbelievable ♡ Can you imagine the mid blowing privilege of playing w Bobby Weir? and sounding this freaking good🤯🤯😌🙃🙂🙃🙂

[@Jack-d8q]

I just cant get enough of this!!! What a great rendition!

[@sharkmeldon]

Brilliant boys. Absolutely brilliant.

[@sfoggyracer]

oh, what a nice sound. Still being made with the same love of the old tunes. I'm home, again.

[@tylerbowles2031]

You can tell that everybody here really loves to play. Nice touch playing with Bobby and Karl. Keep it up!

[@nicholaspriegel9102]

Usually 8:00 songs get on my nerves…this coulda gone for an hour and I wouldn’t consider going elsewhere. Fantastic.

[@kmanger3599]

In another time's forgotten space Your eyes looked from your mother's face Wildflower seed on the sand and stone May the four winds blow you safely home Roll away the dew Roll away the dew Roll away the dew Roll away the dew I'll tell you where the four winds dwell In Franklin's tower, there hangs a bell It can ring, turn night to day It can ring like fire when you lose your way Roll away the dew Roll away the dew Roll away the dew Roll away the dew God save the child that rings that bell It may have one good ring, baby, you can't tell One watch by night, one watch by day If you get confused, listen to the music play Some come to laugh their past away Some come to make it just one more day Whichever way your pleasure tends If you plant ice, you're gonna harvest wind Roll away the dew Roll away the dew Roll away the dew Roll away the dew In Franklin's tower the four winds sleep Like four lean hounds, the lighthouse keep Wildflower seed on the sand and wind May the four winds blow you home again Roll away the dew Roll away the dew Roll away the dew You'd better roll away the dew Roll away the dew You'd better roll away the dew (roll away) Roll away the dew You'd better roll away the dew (roll away) Roll away the due Roll away the due (roll away) Roll away the due Roll away the due (roll away) You'd better roll away

[@suniloberoi7852]

bob weir and musicians.tremendous presentation.

[@blakesatyr4027]

Man, this is a hell of a lot of fun to jam on my guitar with.

[@MyCleverHandle]

Another great song by the Master😡

[@bobweir8598]

Awe, thank you always for being there for me and believing me . I want you to know how much I appreciate all your good deeds and the positive influence you've had on my life ... Thank you for your concern and valuable comments .. you're loved 🥰 💕❤️... How long have you been my fan ?

[@Bobby-Dingers]

Karl, karl, karl, karl.Bob, bob, bob. Slightly is just so loving this moment.👍👍👍

[@Michael-ki9ds]

I have seen these guys dozens of times and they keep getting better. I wish more bands stuck together like this. truly blessed to have these guys touring, eternally grateful \☼/

[@sarahmccreary8020]

🔥💛 all I can say is thank you for a real good time!

[@bobweir8598]

Hello thanks for your comments and support , your comment and support towards my music aspirations has brought me this far .. have you been to my concert before?

[@mattysilverback]

Killer performance! Love that SS mixes the dead into their already eclectic music

[@frankfitzpatrick4384]

Tru dat

[@zacgray5205]

I think I watched this 100 times

[@kevinstewart8]

about twice a week for me!

[@derekfletcher8934]

Make it 101

[@quartzimaging]

Hit me with that brass! Oh yeah! wag wag wag wag wag wag wag wag wag wag wag wag wag wag

[@beefsoda1]

Holy cow that's bob weir.... this is incredible

[@Giablo1]

kyle is a damn god on that bass guitar, on reg guitar as well but damn

[@andygendron]

I wasn't even aware that they switched off all the time. Impressive. But yeah, Kyle eats that bass for breakfast here. #rad

[@DamianDeEu]

I love both, the work of Bob Weir and Jerry Garcia from the Grateful Dead as well as the work of the Slightly Stoopid, so to hear them together collaborate is something spectacular!

[@mattheauvayo1986]

Being from Cali and grew up with SS and as an adult being handed audible gems daily! From ob to haid Asbury socal 😊

[@SunnySTX]

Simply Amazing! You can hear the dead!!!!!

[@melissaboisacy7873]

Love the way this music makes my soul feel and body move...not a care in the world 💜💜💜💜

[@bobweir8598]

Awe, thank you always for being there for me and believing me . I want you to know how much I appreciate all your good deeds and the positive influence you've had on my life ... Thank you for your concern and valuable comments .. you're loved 🥰 💕❤️... have you been to my concert before ??

[@gisellarominaamoroso6596]

Nostalgia And heart ache that won't kill me

[@mikealt7]

In addition to this being just a spectacular performance, I have to give props to the sound engineer who captured it. Every instrument and voice is as clear as an unmuddied lake. Great job!

[@heatherwinkles2065]

Seriously unreal imaginable collaboration that cultivated into such an epic song! Could never get tired of! Ever!

[@alanphalen2721]

A little cameo by Angelo Moore (Fishbone plus so much more) at start of song. Love them all! Thank you so much for posting this. How can you not smile with some good ska jam dead horns fusion!

[@13xicatTS]

Roll away the dew! 💗 💙 ✌

[@rc.8324]

Roll away the Doob!!

[@cj2378]

The horns are hot!!! I need more of this. It's sonic fire!!! Instant fan of SS. That is a great sound.

[@JoelSaltzman]

Best version ever!

[@davidg.9932]

A very Happy 74th birthday Robert Hall Weir October 16, 1947, San Fran born. And a living legend. The Dead will live forever in our memories.. Thanks Bob..

[@Mffer47]

I do declare I'm a stoopid deadhead after seeing this. love you bobby

[@bobweir8598]

Awe, thank you always for being there for me and believing me . I want you to know how much I appreciate all your good deeds and the positive influence you've had on my life ... Thank you for your concern and valuable comments .. you're loved 🥰 💕❤️... How long have you been my fan ?

[@Ging3rSnap]

This song has inspired me to play 100s of hours of music on the premise of getting better. I hope everyone else feels the same and embraces the chance to inspire others like myself!

[@Sunshinedaydream89]

This needs to be live I really hope bob weir and slightly stupid do a tour together it would be great !!!!!!!!!

[@bobweir8598]

Thank you once again for listening to my music and never giving up on my music , if you don't mind me adding you to my special fans club where you can get updates on concerts and short conversation .. How long have you been my fan ??

[@robertnewman4072]

Yes man Let it out .The time of my life w the dead

[@odemu2074]

Saw Slightly Stoopid in Santa Barbara, the older folks in front of us were smokin more than anyone!

[@paulanderson6309]

September 2023 and still coming back for more , Awesome Bob and Band

[@markwinder3979]

EXCELLENT SOUND CLOSE YOUR EYES and LET THE MUSIC TAKE YOU THERE !!!

[@jubenville00]

The bass player is a monster ! Love it , they’re all locked in !

[@theomorgillo6237]

I’ve listened to that song probably 1000.00 times but never heard it with the horn section. Awesome . Keep the Dead music alive .

[@816am2]

Watching Bob enjoy giving back

[@gregormiller4037]

God save that child, that rings that bell.

[@jenniferbloh-michael8662]

It's me !

[@99Jaapie]

Just puts a smile on the face doesnt.it.just!

[@zachjohns6975]

Man, you can tell the boys in Stoopid absolutely love making music.

[@jcolterh]

First time I saw these guys was probably in 1999 at a local rock concert at Three Oaks Community Center in Vacaville CA. Ticket was about $3. They weren't supposed to play but they showed and did a few songs. I was the only hippie at a hard rock show. My friend bought their CD and let me borrow it. I've seen them a few more times afterwards in different music festivals.

[@joshyin2deep]

So much love for my Stoopid! Bob and stoopid together magical on dis track, bless up!

[@AXO9481]

My Favorite Version! Karl kills it on the sax!

[@jamesbarnett1009]

Wow this is absolutely amazing. Jerry would have loved the way they put this together. Slightly stupid is awesome some of the best music to Drop a few hits to and jam out to

[@warpageninofranco5024]

Thankyou so much 💚 for creating the Dopest music vibe in this era...

[@bobbybloodfeastin308]

Has been my favorite version of this song for years. KILLER.

[@NK-zf5pq]

Sooooo good! Bobby voice gave me goosebumps

[@Sosu217]

Every few months I keep coming back to this and coming to the conclusion all over again that this is absolutely fantastic! Best cover I have ever heard of this song!

[@longdongbongchong]

insane musicianship all the way around

[@emmaarnold135]

love the sound to this

[@mathewgladden8914]

What a fun song to shred an acoustic too

[@reefdogg8187]

2021 still rolling

[@hellofriends9111]

Huge fan of both bands

[@danrode104]

Tight blast!!!

[@jasonw4121]

I loved every second of this

[@swimbum1]

That horn section took a page out of the Chicago playbook. That is a tight brass section.

[@andrewlewandowski8419]

Hard to fuck up a classic w/Karl D having your back. Great work!

[@prasenjitbose4371]

I cannot tell you how many times I've listened to this .... Its great to see newer bands play Dead ... GREAT JOB Boys ...

[@emeraldsky7467]

It's just such a joy watching Bobby playing and just jamming his way around and getting comfortable with the music, its what he does, and its beautiful.

[@mrzisme]

I've listened to this about 50 times, the sax solo and bobby's guitar solo in beginning give me chills every time.

[@85mdawg]

can music get anymore beautiful than this???

[@dubious1s]

Slightly Amazing, such wonderful music.

[@tylern4986]

They're all so stoked to be in that moment of time!

[@bigbeartanner]

Legendary